McLaren Racing has today announced a new agreement with Seamless Digital and the McLaren Formula 1 Team which will bring digital advertising technology to F1 cars.

The collaboration brings the latest methods of digital advertising to life - the ability to dynamically change branding on the cars across a race weekend, a first in the series.

McLaren will run a two-display system around the cockpit on its MCL36 cars for Friday practice sessions for the remainder of the 2022 season, beginning this weekend at the United States Grand Prix.

The cutting-edge technology will debut exclusively with one of McLaren's official partners, allowing them to dynamically change its brands on both McLaren's cars.

McLaren Racing and Seamless Digital's launch at the United States Grand Prix will demonstrate a glimpse into the future of motorsport marketing, allowing the team to connect with its fans and partners in new ways. As part of the deal, McLaren Racing also has options to explore the technology for its wider racing portfolio.

"We are pleased to work with Seamless Digital to debut one of the most exciting innovations in digital advertising technology," said Louise McEwen, Executive Director, Brand & Marketing, McLaren Racing. "Being able to rotate different brands on our cars is a game-changer in this space and we are looking forward to seeing the impact this has on the wider industry."

"We are delighted to be able to unveil this technology which represents the next step in the future of motorsport marketing," added Mark Turner, Founder and CEO, Seamless Digital. "Being able to change branding in real-time on a Formula 1 car will give greater flexibility and value to teams and partners. Our technology enables more creative options for brands to communicate situationally relevant messages.

"We have found the perfect partner in McLaren who share our ambition for innovation and breaking convention as pioneers in the fields of technology. We believe this is just the beginning of flexible on car branding and motor racing assets. By ensuring the technology works on a Formula 1 car we have already cracked the toughest place to innovate and are set to disrupt advertising across F1, motorsport, golf, US sports and ultimately, wider more mainstream use."

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1. Posted by didaho, 21/10/2022 5:55

""Just put a whiteboard on the side of the car and you can change the sponsor every time it pits. Much cheaper"
This way sponsors can instantly disassociate when the car's parked in a tyre barrier (or cash-in "Tylenol")"

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2. Posted by Defiant, 21/10/2022 5:25

"I'm with elsiebc. They could employ a different artist each race too."

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3. Posted by elsiebc, 21/10/2022 3:57

"Just put a whiteboard on the side of the car and you can change the sponsor every time it pits. Much cheaper."

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4. Posted by Superbird70, 21/10/2022 1:09

"Just wait until the display is hacked and a ransom demanded."

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5. Posted by Chris Roper, 20/10/2022 21:30

"So the wheels are sponsored by Google Chrome, the side pods have sponsored digital advertising all they need now is a tie in with SKY and we will all see a different car based on our IP address and browsing history ;>)
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6. Posted by HoosierDaddy, 20/10/2022 16:54

"Now we'll need new rules outlawing seizure inducing displays within eyesight of overtaking drivers. "

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7. Posted by KKK, 20/10/2022 15:44

"Hope he has it all cleared with OFCOM, wouldnt like to see Zak fined....."

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8. Posted by alvarezh3, 20/10/2022 14:57

"After a crash they would replace $5.00 signs, now, since it's digital (electronic) the replacement display's price will help to reach the cost cap a little faster. :-)"

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